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Team India’s wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul showcased his brilliance on the cricketing stage by notching up his eighth century in Test cricket. The remarkable achievement unfolded on Day 2 of the Boxing Day Test against South Africa at SuperSport Park in Centurion.
The 31-year-old cricketer, who took on the responsibility in the middle order, played a pivotal role in rescuing India from a potential batting collapse on th🌼e opening day. Facing a challenging situation with India reduced to 92/4 after Southᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚ𒀱ᩚᩚᩚ Africa elected to field, Rahul steadied the ship.
KL Rahul steers India to a competitive score
Rahul’s innings gained momentum despite the early loss of captain Rohit Sharma, and India managed to reach the 245-run mark. Rahul formed crucial partnerships with Ravichandran Ashwin, Shardul Thakur and Mohammed Siraj guiding India to competitive total in thei🌟r first innings.
Despite the challe🍸nges of losing partners at the other end, Rahul displayed resilience and skill, finishing on 101. The right-handed batter completed his hundred in the first session of play on Dꦑay 2.
With this century, Rahul also became the first non-South African to smash multiple tons in Centurion. His innings not only showcased individual brilliance but also played a crucial role in stabilizing India’s position in the ongoing Test match.
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Here’s how Twitter reacted to KL Rahul’s record ton:
Well played . What impressed me was his clarity of thought. His footwork looked pre🔥cise and assured, and that happens when a batter is thinking right. This century is crucial in the context of this Test. India would be happy with 245 considering where they were at one…
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt)
SANKATMOCHAN 💯 👏
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan)
Gutsy knock in challenging conditions. The discipline and shot selection absolutely 🗹spot on 👌🏽Really liked how late he played and when he played his shots there were no half measures. Well played 👏🏽
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14)
KLassy and Consistent 💪
Back-to-back Boxing Day Test Centuries in Centurion for Rahul �ꦇ�🔂
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets)
International debut ✅
Back to back centuries ✅KL Rahul and the Boxing Day Test is a match made in heaveﷺn.✨
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL)
One of the finest overseas Test 💯 by an Indian batter I have ever seen… Take a bow 🙌
A 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ to be remembered for tremendous application, resilience, class 💫and exquisite s🌱trokeplay under severe crisis! Breathtaking innings man! 🏏🔥
— MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj)
A century that KL Rahul will be extremely proud of. Everyone goes through ups and downs but this young man, as some of us have been saying for a while, is a𒊎 very rare talent.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha)
That's a match-saving ton.
Bow down to 🔥🔥— Ridhima Pathak (@PathakRidhima)
ODI comeback – HUNDRED
Test comeback – HUNDREDOnly KL Rahul! 💯🇮🇳
— Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL)
A six to bring up his finest Test century.
– KL Rahul has written history in Centurion!
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)
Klass as always 🫡
— Mayank Agarwal (@mayankcricket)
Epicness called
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd)
A magnificent CENTURY for 👏👏
He's stood rock solid for as he brings up his 8th Test 💯
His second Test century in South Africa.
— BCCI (@BCCI)
Century at Centurion b💃y KL Ra🔯hul. What a knock under pressure ❤️
— Pari (@BluntIndianGal)
Sehwag watching KL Rahulℱ complete century with a six
— Sagar (@sagarcasm)
Well played, KL Rahul 👏
— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
